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2018 MINNESOTA POLITICAL PARTIES ELECTIONS CALENDAR NOTES ON THE CALENDAR

Updated 3/15/2018

This calendar lists important election dates related to the 2018 Election Cycle. Date entries include citations to Minnesota Statutes or Minnesota Rules. Minnesota Statutes and Rules are available at http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us. In all matters, Minnesota Election Law is the final authority, not this calendar. Changes to Minnesota Election Law enacted by the Minnesota State Legislature in 2018 may alter dates or other information on this calendar. For the most current version of this document please check the Secretary of State's Election Calendars webpage at http://www.sos.state.mn.us/election-administration-campaigns/election-administration/election-calendars/.

This calendar is not intended to provide legal advice and should not be used as a substitute for legal guidance. Readers should consult with an attorney for advice concerning specific situations.

Geographic Definitions

• Metro Towns (M.S. 200.02, subd. 24): Towns located in Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, and Wright Counties.

• Metropolitan area (M.S. 473.121, subd. 2): The area over which the Metropolitan Council has jurisdiction, including only the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota excluding the cities of Northfield and Cannon Falls; Hennepin excluding the cities of Hanover and Rockford; Ramsey; Scott excluding the city of New Prague; and Washington.

Calculation of Dates

Dates on the 2018 Minnesota Combined Election Calendar are calculated in the following manner, pursuant to M.S. 331A.08, subds. 1-2; 645.13-.15; & .151: When counting the number of days before an election or other event, the day before the event is the first day counted. When counting the number of days after an election or other event, the day after the event is the first day counted. When the last day falls on a weekend or legal holiday, that day is usually omitted from the computation.

Note: When Minnesota Election Law requires that a jurisdiction's administrative action be taken on or before a date that falls on a weekend, this calendar usually uses the previous Friday date to ensure timely action."

Relevant law on the calculation of dates

• 645.13 Time; publication for successive weeks. When the term "successive weeks" is used in any law providing for the publishing of notices, the word "weeks" shall be construed as calendar weeks. The publication upon any day of such weeks shall be sufficient publication for that week, but at least five days shall elapse between each publication. At least the number of weeks specified in ""successive weeks"" shall elapse between the first publication and the day for the happening of the event for which the publication is made.

http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/

http://www.sos.state.mn.us/election-administration-campaigns/election-administration/election-calendars/


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• 645.15 Computation of time. Where the performance or doing of any act, duty, matter, payment, or thing is ordered or directed, and the period of time or duration for the performance or doing thereof is prescribed and fixed by law, the time, except as otherwise provided in sections 645.13 and 645.14, shall be computed so as to exclude the first and include the last day of the prescribed or fixed period or duration of time. When the last day of the period falls on Saturday, Sunday or a legal holiday, that day shall be omitted from the computation.

• 645.151 Timely delivery or filing. When an application, payment, return, claim, statement or other document is to be delivered to or filed with a department, agency or instrumentality of this state or of a political subdivision on or before a prescribed date and the prescribed date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, it is timely delivered or filed if it is delivered or filed on the next succeeding day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

• 331A.08 Computation of time. Subd. 1. Time for publication. The time for publication of public notices shall be computed to exclude the first day of publication and include the day on which the act or event, of which notice is given, is to happen or which completes the full period required for publication. Subd. 2. Time for act or proceeding. The time within which an act is to be done or proceeding had or taken, as prescribed by the rules of procedure, shall be computed by excluding the first day and including the last. If the last day is Sunday or a legal holiday the party shall have the next secular day in which to do the act or take the proceeding."

Special Elections Uniform Election Dates

• There are now only 5 uniform election dates on which counties, cities, towns & school districts may hold special elections. These dates fall within the months of February, April, May, August and November. Towns with March general elections may hold special elections for vacancies or questions on the March election date as well.

• Timelines for items such as candidate filing notices, candidate filing periods, canvass board meetings & contest/recount periods have been excluded from the February, April & May uniform election dates because there are too many variables; jurisdiction holding the special election, the type of special election & if the election "standalone" or held "in conjunction" with another jurisdiction.

• Timelines that are universal to all jurisdictions, standalone or those held in conjunction & types of special elections are included."


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POLITICAL PARTIES ELECTIONS CALENDAR

Begin Date End Date Description of Activity Statute or Rule

Affected Group

Activity Type

November 07, 2017 Tuesday


ODD-YEAR GENERAL ELECTION DAY - Political Parties: The 1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday in November. M.S. 123B.09, subd. 5b; 126C.17, subd.9; 205.07, subd. 1; 205.075, subd. 2; 205.10, subd. 3a; 205A.04; subd. 1

123B.09, subd. 5b; 126C.17, subd. 9;

205.07, subd. 1; 205.075,

subd. 2; 205.10, subd. 3a; 205A.04,

subd. 1

Political Parties Notice

November 23, 2017 Thursday


Political Parties: If a city is primary possible & if the city has even-year general elections, last day to pass an ordinance at a regular meeting to move general elections to odd-year - at least 180 calendar days before the first day to file for candidacy in the next municipal election. M.S. 205.07, subd. 1

205.07, subd. 1

Political Parties Election Day



Thanksgiving Holiday: No public business shall be transacted, except in cases of necessity. M.S. 645.44, subd. 5

645.44, subd. 5 Holiday Holiday

November 24, 2017 Friday


Day After Thanksgiving Holiday: Political subdivisions have the option of determining whether Friday after Thanksgiving day shall be a holiday. Where it is determined that day after Thanksgiving is not a holiday, public business may be conducted. M.S. 645.44, subd. 5



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Affected Group

Activity Type

December 01, 2017Friday December 01, 2017Friday

Political Parties: Last day for a municipality or county (unorganized territories) to change election precinct boundaries for the 2018 state primary and general election year - No later than December 1 in the year prior to the year of the state general election. M.S. 204B.14, subd. 4

204B.14, subd. 4

Political Parties Boundaries

December 25, 2017 Monday


Christmas Day Holiday. No public business shall be transacted, except in cases of necessity. M.S. 645.44, subd.5


December 29, 2017 Friday


Political Parties: Last day for cities/towns & counties (unorganized territory) to designate by ordinance or resolution a poll place for each election precinct for the following calendar year. To include designated mail ballot precincts' election day poll place - by December 31 of each year. M.S. 204B.16, subd. 1

204B.16, subd. 1

Political Parties Polling Place



Political Parties: Last day for OSS to provide, by electronic means, the formats of absentee ballot application forms - by January 1 of each even-numbered year. M.S. 203B.04, subd. 1

203B.04, subd. 1

Political Parties

Absentee Ballot

January 01, 2018 Monday


New Year's Day Holiday. No public business shall be transacted, except in cases of necessity. M.S. 645.44, subd. 5




Political Parties: Terms begin for city, town and school district officers elected at the November 2017 general elections - first Monday in January following the election. M.S. 123B.09, subd. 1; 367.03, subd. 4; 412.02, subd. 2

123B.09, subd. 1;

367.03, subd. 4; 412.02,

subd. 2

Political Parties

After the Election


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Affected Group

Activity Type


March 02, 2018 Friday

Political Parties: Local officials (holds elective office) elected in a metropolitan government unit (city with pop. over 50,000 in 7-county metro area) at November 2017 general elections file statement of economic interest with CF&PD Board - within 60 days of taking office. M.S. 10A.01, subds. 22 & 24; 10A.09, subd. 1(1); 473.121, subd. 2

10A.02, subds. 22 & 24;

10A.09, subd. 1(1); 473.121,

subd. 2

Political Parties

After the Election



Political Parties: Candidate or committee Initial Campaign Financial Report due with 14 days of raising or spending more than $750 for a new candidate or ballot question campaign anytime within the calendar year. M.S. 211A.02 identified financial reports are required to be submitted until the Final Report is filed for that candidate or ballot question campaign. M.S. 211A.02, subd. 1(a)

211A.02, subd. 1(a)

Political Parties Filing



Political Parties: Filing officers who receive financial reports as per M.S. 211A.02 must post them on their public websites (if one is maintained) within 30 days of receipt of report. Officer must provide link to that webpage to CFPDB. Does not apply to cities or towns with fewer than 400 registered voters as of January 1 of the year of the election. Reports are kept on website for 4 years. M.S. 211A.02, subd. 6

211A.02, subd. 6



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Affected Group

Activity Type

January 09, 2018 Tuesday


Political Parties: Annual List Maintenance (ALM). After the close of the calendar year, the OSS shall determine if any registrants have not voted during the preceding four years. Those records will be changed to the status of "inactive." The OSS prepares a report to the county auditor containing the names of all registrants whose status was changed to "inactive." M.S. 201.171

201.171 Political Parties

Voter Registration



Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday - No public business shall be transacted, except in cases of necessity. M.S. 645.44, subd. 5


January 17, 2018 Wednesday


Political Parties: Last day for party county or legislative district chair to issue call for the precinct caucus and deliver same information to the municipal clerk and county auditor - at least 20 days before the precinct caucus meetings. M.S. 202A.14, subds. 2 & 3

202A.14, subds. 2 & 3

Political Parties

Precinct Caucus

Meetings

January 26, 2018 Friday

January 26, 2018 Friday

Political Parties: County election offices make political party precinct caucus meetings information available. This is done with a precinct caucus finder found on the OSS website. Suggested that a county office keep "back up" copies (paper, electronic) of their county's information in the event of internet access problems, etc. - at least 10 days before precinct caucus meetings. M.S. 202A.14, subd. 3

202A.14, subd. 3

Political Parties

Precinct Caucus

Meetings


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Affected Group

Activity Type

January 27, 2018 Saturday

January 27, 2018 Saturday

Political Parties: Last day for employee who is entitled to attend a major political party precinct caucus to provide written notice to employer to be absent from work for the purpose of attending the caucus during the time for which the caucus is scheduled without penalty or deduction from salary or wages on account of the absence other than a deduction in salary for the time of absence from employment - at least 10 days' written notice. M.S. 202A.19, subd. 2

202A.19, subd. 2

Political Parties

Precinct Caucus

Meetings



Political Parties: Local Officials (holds elective office in cities of 50,000+ in metro area) and Public Officials (all county commissioners) as per 10A.01, subds. 22 & 35(27) file an annual statement of economic interest with CF&PDB - by the last Monday in January of each year that the individual remains in office. M.S. 10A.01, subds. 22, 24 & 35(27); 10A.09, subd. 6; 473.121, subd. 2

10A.01, subds. 22, 24 & 35(27);

10A.09, subd. 6; 473.121,

subd. 2

Political Parties

After the Election



Political Parties: Annual Campaign Finance Reports due if a final report has not been submitted - by January 31 of each year. M.S. 211A.02, subd. 1

211A.02, subd. 1




Political Parties: Last day for party county or legislative district chair to give published notice of the holding of precinct caucus meetings. To include place, date, and time - at least 6 days' published notice. M.S. 202A.14, subd. 3

202A.14, subd. 3

Political Parties

Precinct Caucus

Meetings


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Affected Group

Activity Type

February 01, 2018 Thursday


Political Parties: If a city is NOT primary possible & if the city has even-year general elections, last day to pass an ordinance at a regular meeting to move general elections to odd-year - at least 180 calendar days before the first day to file for candidacy in the next municipal election. M.S. 205.07, subd. 1

205.07, subd. 1


February 06, 2018 Tuesday


PRECINCT CAUCUS MEETINGS: Political Parties: First Tuesday in February. In every state general election year, beginning at 7 p.m., there shall be held for every election precinct a party caucus. If the chairs of 2 largest major political parties do not jointly submit another date, they are held the first Tuesday in February in a year when no presidential nomination primary is required. Preference ballot for Office of Governor is distributed and results are reported to OSS. OSS promptly reports results (website). M.S. 202A.14, subd. 1; 202A.18, subd. 2a; 202A.20, subd. 2

202A.14, subd. 1; 202A.18, subd. 2a; 202A.20, subd. 2

Political Parties

Precinct Caucus

Meetings


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Affected Group

Activity Type



PRECINCT CAUCUS MEETINGS: Political Parties: First Tuesday in February. No special taxing district (M.S. 275.066) governing body, school board, county board of commissioners, township board or city council meetings after 6 p.m. on the day of a major political party precinct caucus. No U of M events after 6 p.m. unless Regents provide permission. No MN state college or university events after 6 p.m. unless Trustees provide permission. No public elementary or secondary school sponsored event after 6 p.m. No state agency, board, commission, department or committee meetings after 6 p.m. M.S. 202A.19, subds. 1, 3, 5 & 6

202A.19, subds. 1, 3, 5

& 6

Political Parties

Precinct Caucus

Meetings



PRECINCT CAUCUS MEETINGS: Political Parties: First Tuesday in February. Every employee who is entitled to attend a major political party precinct caucus is entitled, after giving the employer at least 10 days' written notice, to be absent from work for the purpose of attending during the time the caucus is scheduled without penalty or deduction from salary or wages, other than a deduction in salary for the time of absence from employment. M.S. 202A.19, subd. 2

202A.19, subd. 2

Political Parties

Precinct Caucus

Meetings



Political Parties: OSS shall prepare the master list for each county auditor. Available in SVRS saved reports - by February 15 of each year. M.S. 201.091, subd. 2

201.091, subd. 2

Political Parties

Voter Registration


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Affected Group

Activity Type

February 19, 2018 Monday


Presidents' Day Holiday: No public business shall be transacted, except in cases of necessity. M.S. 645.44, subd. 5




Legislature: Legislative Session Reconvenes. Minn. Const. Article IV; M.S. 3.011

Minn. Const. Article IV;

3.011 Legislature Legislature



Political Parties: First day for state & county candidates to prepare & sign affidavits of candidacy - during the 60 days before the filing period opens and through the last day of the filing period. M.S. 204B.09, subd. 1(a)

204B.09, subd. 1(a)




Political Parties: Last day for municipality to withdraw from participating in a combined polling place by filing a resolution of withdrawal with the county auditor - no later than April 1 of any year other than the year before presidential nomination primary is scheduled (by October 1 year before PNP). M.S. 204B.14, subd. 2(b)

204B.14, subd. 2(b)


April 24, 2018 Tuesday


Political Parties: OSS shall send notice of filing to counties. This shall indicate the offices (federal, state, judicial) for which candidates need to file with the OSS (or county of residence for state offices) along with the time and place of filing. Counties promptly post notice in their offices - at least 16 weeks before the State Primary. M.S. 204B.33(a)

204B.33(a) Political Parties Notice


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Affected Group

Activity Type


May 04, 2018 Friday

Political Parties: Counties notify municipal clerks of federal, state, judicial & county offices to be voted at the State General election. Notification includes times & places for filing for federal, state & county offices. Municipal clerks promptly post a copy of the notice - within 10 days of OSS notification. M.S. 204B.33(a)

204B.33(a) Political Parties Notice

May 01, 2018 Tuesday


Political Parties: Each major political party shall prepare & give to OSS an electronic list of eligible voters to act as election judges in each precinct. List must indicate who is willing to travel to & serve in non-home jurisdiction precincts & which jurisdictions are acceptable. OSS furnishes list to counties by May 15 (report in SVRS) - on May 1 in even years. M.S. 204B.21, subd. 1

204B.21, subd. 1

Political Parties

Election Judges



Political Parties: Last day for OSS to supply example primary & general ballots to counties. The counties shall distribute copies of the example ballots to municipalities & school districts holding their general elections that year. The official ballot must conform in all respects to the example ballot. M.S. 204D.09, subd. 1

204D.09, subd. 1

Political Parties Ballots



Political Parties: Counties need to print registration counts by precinct & precinct splits for ballot rotation programming for the year - as of 8:00 a.m. on May 1 of the election year. M.S. 206.61, subd. 5; M.R. 8220.0825, subp. 2

206.61, subd. 5; 8220.0825,

subp. 2



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Affected Group

Activity Type



Political Parties: Last day to establish combined polling places for "certain" separate municipal precincts. Copy to filed with county within 30 days after approval – no later than May 1 of non-presidential primary year. (No later than November 1 of the year previous to presidential primary). M.S. 204B.14, subd 2(b)

204B.14, subd. 2(b)




Political Parties: Last day for county auditor to designate location for State Primary Absentee Ballot voting. Assistive voting device required for all Absentee Ballot voting locations - 14 weeks before election. M.S. 203B.081, subd. 2

203B.081, subd. 2

Political Parties

Absentee Ballot



Political Parties: Last day for primary-possible cities & school districts with even-year general or special elections being held on State General election date to publish a notice of candidate filing - at least 2 weeks before filing opens. M.S. 205.13, subd. 2; 205A.06, subd. 2

205.13, subd. 2; 205A.06,

subd. 2


May 11, 2018 Friday

May 11, 2018 Friday

Political Parties: Last day for counties to post notice stating the state (county of residence)/county offices filing period first & last dates and the closing time for the last day - at least 10 days before the first day to file affidavits for the State General election date. M.S. 204B.33(b)

204B.33(b) Political Parties Filing


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Affected Group

Activity Type

May 11, 2018 Friday

May 11, 2018 Friday

Political Parties: Last day for primary-possible cities & school districts with even-year general or special elections being held on State General election date to post a notice of candidate filing - at least 10 days before filing opens. M.S. 205.13, subd. 2; 205A.06, subd. 2

205.13, subd. 2; 205A.06,

subd. 2




Political Parties: Last day for counties to publish notice stating the state (county of residence)/county offices filing period first & last dates and the closing time for the last day - at least 1 week before the first day to file affidavits for the State General election date. M.S. 204B.33(b)

204B.33(b) Political Parties Filing



Political Parties: Last day for OSS to share (SVRS report) major political party electronic list of eligible voters to act as election judges in each precinct with municipalities. List must indicate who is willing to travel to & serve in non-home jurisdiction precincts & which jurisdictions are acceptable. Includes party affiliation. Counties must promptly forward lists to appropriate municipal clerks - by May 15 in even years. M.S. 204B.21, subd. 1

204B.21, subd. 1

Political Parties

Election Judges


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Affected Group

Activity Type

May 16, 2018 Wednesday

May 16, 2018 Wednesday

Political Parties: Last day for municipal governing body or county board to authorize mail balloting for federal/state/county elections by resolution (revocation of resolution has same deadline) for State Election Cycle - no later than 90 days prior to the first election at which mail balloting will be used. M.S. 204B.16, subd. 3; 204B.45, subd. 1; 204B.46; M.R. 8210.3000, subp. 2

204B.16, subd. 3; 204B.45, subd. 1; 204B.46;

8210.3000, subp. 2

Political Parties Mail Ballot

May 21, 2018 Monday

May 21, 2018 Monday

Legislature: Last day for 2018 Legislature to meet in regular session - first Monday following the 3rd Saturday in May of any year. Minnesota Constitution, Article IV, Section 12

Minn. Const. Article IV, Section 12

Legislature Legislature


June 05, 2018 Tuesday

Political Parties: Federal, state and county (including SWCD) offices 2018 State Election cycle "early" filing period. Filing period for cities & school districts with a primary candidates to file - 84 - 70 days before the State Primary. M.S. 103C.305, subd. 2; 204B.09, subd. 1(a); 205.13, subd. 1a; 205A.06, subd. 1a

103C.305, subd. 2; 204B.09,

subd. 1(a); 205.13, subd. 1a; 205A.06,

subd. 1a




Political Parties: OSS, counties (legislative offices) & cities (primary-possible) must notify the CFPDB of the name & date filed of an individual required to file a statement of economic interest (legislative office or city office of 7-county metro area with population over 50,000) - upon receipt of affidavit of candidacy or petition to appear on the State General Election Cycle ballot(s). M.S. 10A.01, subds. 22 & 24; 10A.09, subd. 2; 473.121, subd. 2

10A.01, subds. 22 & 24;

10A.09, subd. 2; 473.121,

subd. 2



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Affected Group

Activity Type



Political Parties: A candidate *required to do so must file a statement of economic interest with the CFPDB after filing an affidavit of candidacy or petition to appear on the State General Election Cycle ballot(s). *Legislative or 7-county metro area with population over 50,000 city candidate - within 14 days of filing. M.S. 10A.01, subds. 22 & 24; 10A.09, subd.1(3); 473.121, subd. 2

10A.01, subds. 22 & 24;

10A.09, subd. 1(3); 473.121,

subd. 2



October 30, 2018 Tuesday

Political Parties: Time period for a candidate for county, state, judicial or federal office who wants write-in votes for their name counted on State General ballots to file a written request with the filing officer. Request must be accepted by 5:00 p.m. on the last day of filing written request. If ERS is being used, an e-mail about instructions for entry of names, forms printing, vote tally recording/reporting & the write-in abstract will be provided by OSS - not more than 84 days before the primary and no later than the 7th day before the general election. M.S. 204B.09, subd. 3

204B.09, subd. 3

Political Parties

After the Election

May 28, 2018 Monday

May 28, 2018 Monday

Memorial Day Holiday: No public business shall be transacted except in cases of necessity. M.S. 645.44, subd. 5



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Affected Group

Activity Type

June 01, 2018 Friday


Political Parties: Last day to provide written notice of State Primary election date primary, special primary or special election to county (if notice is not provided earlier than this date). Last day to provide notice of special election cancellation. Last day for auditor to notify OSS of elections by either confirming the jurisdiction's profile reflects primary-possible or scheduling special election in SVRS – at least 74 days before election. M.S. 205.10, subd. 6; 205.16, subds. 4 & 5; 205A.05, subd. 3; 205A.07, subds. 3 & 3b; 447.32, subd. 3

205.10, subd. 6; 205.16,

subds. 4 & 5; 205A.05, subd. 3; 205A.07,

subds. 3 & 3b; 447.32, subd.

3




Political Parties: Last day of filing period for federal, state & county offices (including SWCD) for the 2018 State Election Cycle - 70 days before the State Primary. M.S. 103C.305, subd. 2; 204B.09, subd. 1

103C.305, subd. 2; 204B.09, subd. 1




Political Parties: Last day of filing period for cities with a primary & school districts with primary elections offices that will be on State Primary ballot - 70 days before the State Primary. M.S. 205.13, subd. 1a; 205A.06, subd. 1a

205.13, subd. 1a; 205A.06,

subd. 1a


June 07, 2018 Thursday

June 07, 2018 Thursday

Political Parties: Last day for candidates who filed by June 5th for a State Primary ballot office to withdraw by 5:00 p.m. - no later than two days after the last day for filing for the office. M.S. 204B.12, subds. 1 & 3; 205.13, subd. 6; 205A.06, subd. 5

204B.12, subds. 1 & 3; 205.13, subd. 6; 205A.06,

subd. 5



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Affected Group

Activity Type



Political Parties: Last day to send a State Election Cycle Absentee Ballot application to each person on the list of eligible voters who have applied to automatically receive an Absentee Ballot application – at least 60 days before the election. M.S. 203B.04, subd. 5; 203B.06, subd. 1; M.R. 8210.0200, subp. 4

203B.04, subd. 5; 203B.06, subd. 1;

8210.0200, subp. 4

Political Parties

Absentee Ballot


November 03, 2018 Saturday

Political Parties: Period of time of which election judge training courses must be provided by counties or designated municipality - not more than 60 days before the state primary or fewer than 3 days before the state general. M.S. 204B.25, subds. 1-3; M.R. 8240.1300, subp. 4

204B.25, subds. 1-3; 8240.1300,

subp. 4

Political Parties

Election Judges



Political Parties: OSS shall prepare and make an electronic copy of all state laws relating to elections. The AG shall provide annotations to the OSS for this volume. It is placed on the OSS website in even years. M.S. 204B.27, subd. 2

204B.27, subd. 2




Political Parties: Last day for county to prepare a State Primary sample ballot for each precinct for public inspection, to transmit electronic copy to OSS and to post in a conspicuous place in county office - at least 46 days before the State Primary. M.S. 204D.09, subd. 2

204D.09, subd. 2



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Affected Group

Activity Type



Political Parties: OSS shall notify each political party, the commissioner of revenue & the CF&PDB each year & following certification of the results of each general election of the political parties that qualify for inclusion on the income tax form & property tax refund return - by July 1. M.S. 10A.31, subd. 3a(d)

10A.31, subd. 3a(d)



July 31, 2018 Tuesday

Political Parties: State Primary mail ballots shall be mailed by nonforwardable mail to all registered voters in mail ballot precincts identified for federal/state elections. If a mail ballot envelope is rejected at least 5 days before the election, the ballot in the envelope must be considered spoiled and the auditor or clerk shall provide the voter with a replacement ballot. Send NRMail Ballot notice to Challenged/See ID identified voters - Not more than 46 days nor later than 14 days before a regularly scheduled election. M.S. 204B.45, subd. 2

204B.45, subd. 2



August 13, 2018 Monday

Political Parties: Period of time for Absentee Voting for State Primary elections. Assistive voting device required for all Absentee Ballot voting locations - at least 46 days before election through day before election. M.S. 203B.04, subds. 1 & 2(a); 203B.081, subd. 2; 204B.35, subd. 4; M.R. 8250.0200; 8250.1810, subp. 1

203B.04, subds. 1 &

2(a); 203B.081, subd. 2; 204B.35, subd. 4;

8250.0200; 8250.1810,

subp. 1

Political Parties

Absentee Ballot


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Affected Group

Activity Type



Political Parties: Time period when all noncommercial signs of any size may be posted in any number - beginning 46 days before the State Primary until 10 days following the State General in a state general election year. M.S. 211B.045

211B.045 Political Parties Filing

June 30, 2018 Saturday

August 14, 2018 Tuesday

Political Parties: Municipality must not make a change to the number or name of a street address of an existing residence prior to August State Primary elections in a jurisdiction which includes the affected residence - not during the 45 days prior to any election. M.S. 201.11, subd. 2

201.11, subd. 2

Political Parties

Voter Registration

July 01, 2018 Sunday

July 01, 2018 Sunday

Political Parties: A major or minor political party qualifies for inclusion on the income tax form & property tax refund return if they qualify as a major or minor party by July 1 of the taxable year. M.S. 10A.31, subd. 3a(a) & (b)

10A.31, subd. 3a(a) & (b)




Political Parties: OSS certifies to counties the names of all federal, state & judicial candidates who have properly filed affidavits of candidacy and who will be voted for in their respective counties at the State Primary - at least 42 days before a state primary (usually sent out well before the 42-day deadline). M.S. 204D.06

204D.06 Political Parties Filing

July 04, 2018 Wednesday


Independence Day Holiday: No public business shall be transacted, except in cases of necessity. M.S. 645.44, subd. 5



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Affected Group

Activity Type

July 13, 2018 Friday


Political Parties: Last day for non-metro* town with less than 500 inhabitants according to last census & a county (unorganized territory) to post or publish notice of changed voting hours for the State Primary election. Last day for town to notify county of change - 30 days before the election. M.S. 204C.05, subds. 1a & 1b

204C.05, subds. 1a &

1b




Political Parties: Last day to publish a notice of "late filing" period dates for cities without a primary, towns with November elections, hospital districts & school district's without a primary. Municipal clerk's office must be open from 1-5 p.m. on the last day of filing. Counties (unorganized territory), cities & towns may have hospital district candidates file at this time (residence jurisdiction of the HD candidate) even if it is not their officer's filing period - at least 2 weeks before the first day to file affidavits for State General. M.S. 205.13, subds. 1a & 2; 205A.06, subds. 1a & 2; 447.32, subds. 3 & 4

205.13, subds. 1a & 2;

205A.06, subds. 1a & 2; 447.32, subds.

3 & 4



21


Affected Group

Activity Type



OSS: Last day to post a notice of "late filing" period dates for cities without a primary, towns with November elections, hospital districts & school district's without a primary. Municipal clerk's office must be open from 1-5 p.m. on the last day of filing. Counties (unorganized territory), cities & towns may have hospital district candidates file at this time (residence jurisdiction of the HD candidate) even if it is not their officer's filing period - at least 10 days before the first day to file affidavits for State General. M.S. 205.13, subds. 1a & 2; 205A.06, subds. 1a & 2; 447.32, subds. 3 & 4

205.13, subds. 1a & 2;

205A.06, subds. 1a & 2; 447.32, subds.

3 & 4




Political Parties: Last day to appoint election judges for State Primary elections - 25 days before the election. M.S. 204B.21, subd. 2

204B.21, subd. 2

Political Parties

Election Judges



Political Parties: Last day to notify affected voters of a State Primary election polling place change – at least 25 days before election. M.S. 204B.16, subd. 1a

204B.16, subd. 1a




Political Parties: Last day for OSS to prepare & furnish voter instruction posters printed in large type upon cards or heavy paper to counties - at least 25 days before every State Primary election. M.S. 204B.27, subd. 3

204B.27, subd. 3



22


Affected Group

Activity Type

July 23, 2018 Monday


Political Parties: A change in the boundary of an election precinct that has occurred as a result of a municipal boundary adjustment made under M.S. Chapter 414 that is effective more than 21 days before the 2018 State Primary (regularly scheduled) election takes effect at that election - more than 21 days before the election. M.S. 204B.14, subd. 4a

204B.14, subd. 4a




Political Parties: Last day to pre-register for August 2018 State Primary Paper applications received in person or by mail have a 5:00 p.m. deadline. Online voter registrations received through OSS secure website have a 11:59 p.m. deadline – closes 21 days before election. M.S. 201.061, subd. 1

201.061, subd. 1

Political Parties

Voter Registration


23


Affected Group

Activity Type


August 10, 2018 Friday

Political Parties: Counties produce polling place rosters for State Primary elections after completing all registration-related tasks. Paper VRAs received by OSS by 5:00 p.m. on the 21st day before will be forwarded to appropriate counties as soon as possible. Also all "online" VRAs received up until 11:59 p.m. on the 21st day must be processed. Counties might not receive queued records until a couple days later (security checks). If the OSS is printing rosters, there are deadlines for "locking" the rosters. In order to have "7 a.m. numbers" automatically placed into ENR for abstracts & canvass reports, rosters must be "locked" at least by the Friday morning before most elections. M.S. 204B.28, subd. 2; 204C.10; M.R. 8200.9115

204B.28, subd. 2; 204C.10;

8200.9115

Political Parties

Voter Registration



Political Parties: Municipal clerks shall post in the clerk's office a notice stating the federal/state/county offices for which candidates must be nominated or elected, the location of each polling place & the hours for voting. May include municipal offices. May be published in addition to posting. If more than one justice/judge on the ballot, the notice shall state the name of each justice/judge whose successor is to be nominated or elected - at least 15 days before any State Primary or State General election. M.S. 204B.34, subds. 1 & 3

204B.34, subds. 1 & 3



24


Affected Group

Activity Type



Political Parties: Last day for county auditor to designate location for State General Absentee Ballot voting. Assistive voting device required for all Absentee Ballot voting locations - 14 weeks before election. M.S. 203B.081, subd. 2

203B.081, subd. 2

Political Parties

Absentee Ballot



Political Parties: Last day to send an initial or subsequent mailing of ballots to those voters in a State Primary mail ballot precinct who registered to vote before the 20th day before the election - no later than 14 days before the election. M.S. 204B.45, subd. 2

204B.45, subd. 2




Political Parties: Period of time to do public accuracy test of State Primary voting equipment to include tabulator and/or assistive voting devices – within 14 days of election. Publish notice at least two days before test. M.S. 206.83

206.83 Political Parties Equipment



Political Parties: Offices of cities without a primary, towns with November elections, school districts without a primary and hospital districts filing period. Hospital district candidates file with their county (unorganized territory)/city/town of residence (even if it is not the filing period for the city's/town's officers) - no more than 98 days nor less than 84 days before election State General. M.S. 205.13, subd. 1a; 205A.06, subd. 1a; 447.32, subd. 4

205.13, subd. 1a; 205A.06,

subd. 1a; 447.32, subd.

4



25


Affected Group

Activity Type



Political Parties: Cities (not-primary-possible) must notify the CFPDB of the name & date filed of an individual required to file a statement of economic interest (city office of 7-county metro area with population over 50,000) - upon receipt of affidavit of candidacy or petition to appear on the State General ballot. M.S. 10A.01, subds. 22 & 24; 10A.09, subd. 2; 473.121, subd. 2

10A.01, subds. 22 & 24;

10A.09, subd. 2; 473.121,

subd. 2




Political Parties: A candidate *required to do so must file a statement of economic interest with the CFPDB after filing an affidavit of candidacy or petition to appear on the State General ballot. *7-county metro area with population over 50,000 city candidate - within 14 days of filing. M.S. 10A.01, subds. 22 & 24; 10A.09, subd.1(3); 473.121, subd. 2

10A.01, subds. 22 & 24;

10A.09, subd. 1(3); 473.121,

subd. 2


August 04, 2018 Saturday


Political Parties Campaign finance reports due (If more than $750 raised or spent and an initial report has been filed) - 10 days before the State Primary election. M.S. 211A.02, subd. 1

211A.02, subd. 1




Political Parties: Last day for county to publish precinct State Primary sample ballots. Counties post sample ballot in a conspicuous place in county office - at least 1 week before the State Primary. M.S. 204D.09, subd. 2

204D.09, subd. 2



26


Affected Group

Activity Type



Political Parties: After the close of business on the 7th day before the State Primary elections, Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot return envelopes marked as "accepted" may be opened, duplicated as needed, initialed & deposited in ballot box (counted) - begins the 7th day before election. M.S. 203B.121, subds. 2(b)(6), 3(a) & 4; 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46; M.R. 8210.2450, subp. 6

203B.121, subds. 2(b)(6),

3(a) & 4; 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46;

8210.2450, subp. 6

Political Parties

Absentee Ballot & Mail

Ballot



Political Parties: Period of time when counties or municipalities can choose to make available a ballot counter & ballot box for the use of State Primary elections "in person" Absentee Ballot voters (direct balloting). If alternate procedure is made available, Absentee Ballot voter must be given choice to use envelopes as per M.S. 203B.08, subd. 1 or place a voted ballot directly into a ballot counter. Absentee Ballot application & signature of a certification statement are still required. The "accepted" Absentee Ballot must be immediately recorded in SVRS. This alternative procedure is not available for mail ballots - during the 7 days before the election. M.S. 203B.081, subd. 3

203B.081, subd. 3

Political Parties

Absentee Ballot


27


Affected Group

Activity Type

August 09, 2018 Thursday


Political Parties: If an Absentee Ballot or Mail Ballot returned ballot envelope is rejected within 5 days of the State Primary elections, the envelopes must remain sealed & the administrator must attempt to contact the voter by telephone or e-mail to notify them of the rejection. Attempts to contact must be documented. M.S. 203B.121, subd. 2(c)(3); 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46

203B.121, subd. 2(c)(3);

204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46

Political Parties


Ballot



Political Parties: County or municipal clerk's office must be open to accept Absentee Ballot applications & for casting of Absentee Ballots at least 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Saturday before State Primary elections. M.S. 203B.085

203B.085 Political Parties

Absentee Ballot



Political Parties: Last day to apply for State Primary Absentee Ballots. Exceptions for some residents/patients in health care/residential facilities, hospitals & shelters (M.S. 203B.04, subd. 2 & 203B.11, subds. 3 & 4) and Mail Ballot & Mail Election eligible voters not registered at the time ballots were mailed (M.S. 204B.45, subd. 2 & 204B.46) - Absentee Ballot applications may be submitted at any time not less than 1 day before the day of that election. M.S. 203B.04, subds. 1 & 2; 203B.11, subds. 3 & 4; 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46

203B.04; subds. 1 & 2;

203B.11, subds. 3 & 4;

204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46

Political Parties

Absentee Ballot


28


Affected Group

Activity Type



Political Parties: State Primary Absentee Ballot voting offices open until 5:00 p.m. for acceptance of Absentee Ballot applications & casting of Absentee Ballots - until 5:00 p.m. on the day immediately preceding election. M.S. 203B.085


Absentee Ballot



Political Parties: Last day to do public accuracy test of State Primary voting equipment of tabulator and/or assistive voting devices - within 14 days of election. Publish notice at least 2 days before test. M.S. 206.83




STATE PRIMARY DAY: Political Parties: The second Tuesday in August. There is always a slight chance that a state primary might not be held in some jurisdictions/precincts due to not enough candidates for major party offices. New beginning 2018: Second Tuesday in August (State Primary date) is now 1 of only 5 uniform special election dates in a calendar year. M.S. 123A.48, subd. 14; 200.02, subd. 4(2); 204D.03, subds. 1 & 3; 204D.21, subds. 1 & 2; 204D.28, subds. 5(b) & 7; 204D.29, subd. 2; 205.065, subd. 1; 205.07, subd. 3; 205.10, subd. 3a; 205A.03, subd. 2; 205A.05, subd. 1a; 375.101, subd. 1; 410.10, subd. 1; 447.32, subd. 2

123A.48, subd. 14; 200.02, subd. 4(2);

204D.03, subds. 1 & 3; 204D.21,

subds. 1 & 2; 204D.28, subds.

5(b) & 7; 204D.29, subd.

2; 205.065, subd. 1; 205.07, subd. 3; 205.10,

subd. 3a; 205A.03, subd.

2; 205A.05, subd. 1a;

375.101, subd. 1; 410.10, subd. 1; 447.32, subd.

2



29


Affected Group

Activity Type



STATE PRIMARY DAY: Political Parties: Minimum voting hours for most precincts are 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Exception for a no later than 10:00 a.m. opening time for *some non-metro towns as per M.S. 204C.05, subd. 1a. M.S. 204C.05, subds. 1 & 1a

204C05, subds. 1 & 1a




Political Parties: Last day of filing for offices of cities without a primary, towns with November elections, school districts without a primary and hospital districts filing period. Hospital district candidates file with their county (unorganized territory)/city/town of residence (even if it is not the filing period for the city's/town's officers). Municipal clerk's office must be open from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. for filing on the last day of filing - less than 84 days before election State General. M.S. 205.13, subd. 1a; 205A.06, subd. 1a; 447.32, subd. 4

205.13, subd. 1a; 205A.06,

subd. 1a; 447.32, subd.

4


August 15, 2018 Wednesday

September 25, 2018 Tuesday

Political Parties: Counties post voter history from State Primary elections. Give history to late Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot (clerks notify auditor of received late Absentee Ballots & Mail Ballots). Roster history must be done - within 6 weeks after the election. M.S. 201.171


Voter Registration


30


Affected Group

Activity Type

August 15, 2018 Wednesday


Political Parties: Counties enter State Primary EDRs into SVRS within 42 days, unless the county notifies OSS before deadline. Upon receipt, the OSS must extend deadline by an additional 28 days. OSS must post data about county's compliance and deadline dates on OSS website - 42 days after the election. M.S. 201.121, subd. 1(a)

201.121, subd. 1(a)

Political Parties

Voter Registration



Political Parties: Last day for candidates who filed during "late filing period" by August 14th for a State General ballot office to withdraw by 5:00 p.m. - no later than two days after the last day for filing for the office. M.S. 204B.12, subds. 1 & 3; 205.13, subd. 6; 205A.06, subd. 5

204B.12, subds. 1 & 3; 205.13, subd. 6; 205A.06,

subd. 5




Political Parties: Suggestion: Municipalities & school districts with "late filing period" transmit copies (because they include all the information needed) of affidavits of candidacy to counties to begin production of State General ballots if they haven't already. Inform counties of any withdraws if an affidavit has already been sent.

Administrative Political Parties Administrative


31


Affected Group

Activity Type



Political Parties: County canvass board meets to canvass State Primary federal, judicial & state offices results. Transmits a certified copy of county's state canvass report to OSS by express mail or similar service immediately upon conclusion. Sets the date (between 11th & 18th day after the State General), time, and place for the postelection review of the State General procedures - either the 2nd or 3rd day following the State Primary. M.S. 204C.32, subd. 1; 206.89, subd. 2

204C.32, subd. 1;

206.89, subd. 2

Political Parties

After the Election



Political Parties: Time period for county, city or school district State Primary Date primary or special primary canvass board to meet and certify results. Please see M.S. 205A.03, subd. 4(a)(2) & (b) regarding school district primary or special primary canvass board meeting date when held in conjunction with State Primary - either the 2nd or 3rd day after primary. M.S. 204C.32, subd. 1; 205.065, subd. 5; 205A.03, subd. 4(a) & (b)

204C.32, subd. 1; 205.065, subd. 5; 205A.03,

subd. 4(a) & (b)

Political Parties

After the Election



Political Parties: Time period for county, municipal or school district State Primary Date special election items canvass board to meet and certify results. Municipality or school district certifies official results to county - between 3rd & 10th day after election. M.S. 204C.33, subd. 1; 205.185, subd. 3; 205A.185, subd. 3

204C.33, subd. 1; 205.185, subd. 3; 205A.10, subd. 3

Political Parties

After the Election


32


Affected Group

Activity Type



Political Parties: Last day for OSS to determine "by lot" the order of candidates nominated by petition (minor or independent parties) - no later than 11 weeks before the State General election. M.S. 204D.13, subd. 3

204D.13, subd. 3




Political Parties: Last day for all State Primary special election (not primary or special primary) candidates/committees to file Campaign Financial Report Certification of Filing. A jurisdiction clerk who issues a certificate of election to a candidate who has not certified that all reports required have been filed is guilty of a misdemeanor – no later than 7 days after the general or special election (not a primary or special primary). M.S. 211A.05, subd. 1

211A.05, subd. 1




Political Parties: State Canvass Board shall meet to canvass State Primary results. MUST have certified copies from counties BEFORE the meeting time. Immediately after the meeting the OSS certifies the names of the nominees to counties. OSS mails notices of nomination after the contest period is over - 7 days after the state primary. M.S. 204C.32, subd. 2

204C.32, subd. 2

Political Parties

State Canvass Board


33


Affected Group

Activity Type



Political Parties: Last day to provide written notice of State General election date general or special election to county (if notice is not provided earlier than this date). Last day to provide notice of special election cancellation. Last day for auditor to notify OSS of elections by confirming the jurisdiction's SVRS profile as having even-year general elections & enter regular & special election offices/candidates & special election questions in ERS – at least 74 days before election. M.S. 205.10, subd. 6; 205.16, subds. 4 & 5; 205A.05, subd. 3; 205A.07, subds. 3 & 3b; 447.32, subd. 3

205.10, subd. 6; 205.16,

subds. 4 & 5; 205A.05, subd. 3; 205A.07,

subds. 3 & 3b; 447.32, subd.

3




Political Parties: County completes entry of a random sampling of 3% of State Primary election day registration applications & sends notice of registration to the sampling of applicants (PVCs) - within 10 days after an election. M.S. 201.121, subd. 3(a); M.R. 8200.2700

201.121, subd. 3(a); 8200.2700

Political Parties

Voter Registration

September 03, 2018 Monday

September 03, 2018 Monday

Labor Day Holiday: No public business shall be transacted, except in cases of necessity. M.S. 645.44, subd. 5



34


Affected Group

Activity Type

September 07, 2018 Friday


Political Parties: Last day to send a State General Absentee Ballot application to each person on the list of eligible voters who have applied to automatically receive an Absentee Ballot application. No need to send a 2nd application to those who turned in an Absentee Ballot application before State Primary for election cycle – at least 60 days before the election. M.S. 203B.04, subd. 5; 203B.06, subd. 1; M.R. 8210.0200, subp. 4

203B.04, subd. 5; 203B.06, subd. 1;

8210.0200, subp. 4

Political Parties

Absentee Ballot



Political Parties: Last day for county to post & available for public inspection the precinct State General sample ballots. Last day to send to OSS electronic copy of all precinct sample ballots - at least 46 days before the State General election. M.S. 204D.16; M.R. 8250.0200

204D.16; 8250.0200




Political Parties: State General mail ballots shall be mailed by nonforwardable mail to all registered voters in mail ballot precincts identified for federal/state elections. If a mail ballot envelope is rejected at least 5 days before the election, the ballot in the envelope must be considered spoiled and the auditor or clerk shall provide the voter with a replacement ballot. Send NRMail Ballot notice to Challenged/See ID identified voters - Not more than 46 days nor later than 14 days before a regularly scheduled election. M.S. 204B.45, subd. 2

204B.45, subd. 2



35


Affected Group

Activity Type


November 05, 2018 Monday

Political Parties: Period of time for Absentee Voting for State General elections. Assistive voting device required for all Absentee Ballot voting locations - at least 46 days before election through day before election. M.S. 203B.04, subds. 1 & 2(a); 203B.081, subd. 2; 204B.35, subd. 4; M.R. 8250.0200; 8250.1810, subp. 1

203B.04, subds. 1 &

2(a); 203B.081, subd. 2; 204B.35, subd. 4;

8250.0200; 8250.1810,

subp. 1

Political Parties

Absentee Ballot

September 22, 2018 Saturday


Political Parties: Municipality must not make a change to the number or name of a street address of an existing residence prior to November State General elections in a jurisdiction which includes the affected residence - not during the 45 days prior to any election. M.S. 201.11, subd. 2

201.11, subd. 2

Political Parties

Voter Registration



Political Parties: Last day for counties to enter State Primary roster voting history (including "received too late" Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot ballots) & EDRs into SVRS. EDR data entry can be extended if county notifies OSS before deadline. Upon receipt of extension request, the OSS must extend deadline by an additional 28 days. OSS must post data about county's compliance and deadline dates on OSS website for state general election cycle - within 42 days of election. M.S. 201.121, subd. 1(a); 201.171

201.121, subd. 1(a);

201.171

Political Parties

Voter Registration


36


Affected Group

Activity Type

October 05, 2018 Friday


Political Parties: Last day for non-metro* town with less than 500 inhabitants according to last census & a county (unorganized territory) to post or publish notice of changed voting hours for the State General election. Last day for town to notify county of change - 30 days before the election. M.S. 204C.05, subds. 1a & 1b

204C.05, subds. 1a &

1b


October 08, 2018 Monday


Columbus Day Holiday: Political subdivisions have the option of determining whether Columbus Day shall be a holiday on which no business shall be transacted. Where it is determined that Columbus Day is not a holiday, public business may be conducted. This day affects federal mail services. M.S. 645.44, subd. 5




Political Parties: If there is a constitutional amendment question(s) on the State General ballot, OSS shall file sample copies of proposed amendments in the OSS office for public inspection - 4 weeks before the state general election. M.S. 204D.15, subd. 3

204D.15, subd. 3




Political Parties: Last day to appoint election judges for State General elections - 25 days before the state general election. M.S. 204B.21, subd. 2

204B.21, subd. 2

Political Parties

Election Judges



Political Parties: Last day to notify affected voters of a State General election polling place change – at least 25 days before election. M.S. 204B.16, subd. 1a

204B.16, subd. 1a



37


Affected Group

Activity Type



Political Parties: A change in the boundary of an election precinct that has occurred as a result of a municipal boundary adjustment made under M.S. Chapter 414 that is effective more than 21 days before the 2018 State General (regularly scheduled) election takes effect at that election - more than 21 days before the election. M.S. 204B.14, subd. 4a

204B.14, subd. 4a




Political Parties: Last day to pre-register for November 2018 State General Elections. Paper applications received in person or by mail have a 5:00 p.m. deadline. Online voter registrations received through OSS secure website have a 11:59 p.m. deadline – closes 21 days before election. M.S. 201.061, subd. 1

201.061, subd. 1

Political Parties

Voter Registration



Political Parties: If there is a constitutional amendment question(s) on the State General ballot, OSS shall transmit sample copies of the sample ballot to each county - 3 weeks before the state general election. M.S. 204D.15, subd. 3

204D.15, subd. 3



38


Affected Group

Activity Type

October 17, 2018 Wednesday


Political Parties: Counties produce polling place rosters for State General elections after completing all registration-related tasks. Paper VRAs received by OSS by 5:00 p.m. on the 21st day before will be forwarded to appropriate counties as soon as possible. Also all "online" VRAs received up until 11:59 p.m. on the 21st day must be processed. Counties might not receive queued records until a couple days later (security checks). If the OSS is printing rosters, there are deadlines for "locking" the rosters. In order to have "7 a.m. numbers" automatically placed into ERS for abstracts & canvass reports, rosters must be "locked" at least by the Friday morning before most election. M.S. 204B.28, subd. 2; 204C.10; M.R. 8200.9115

204B.28, subd. 2; 204C.10;

8200.9115

Political Parties

Voter Registration


November 04, 2018 Sunday

Political Parties: Time period for county to publish precinct State General sample ballots - No earlier than 15 days & no later than 2 days before the State General. M.S. 204D.16

204D.16 Political Parties Notice



Political Parties: Last day to send an initial or subsequent mailing of ballots to those voters in a State General mail ballot precinct who registered to vote before the 20th day before the election - no later than 14 days before the election. M.S. 204B.45, subd. 2

204B.45, subd. 2



39


Affected Group

Activity Type



Political Parties: Period of time to do public accuracy test of State General voting equipment to include tabulator and/or assistive voting devices – within 14 days of election. Publish notice at least two days before test. M.S. 206.83


October 27, 2018 Saturday

October 27, 2018 Saturday

Political Parties: Campaign finance reports due (If more than $750 raised or spent and an initial report has been filed) - 10 days before the State General election. M.S. 211A.02, subd. 1

211A.02, subd. 1




Political Parties: After the close of business on the 7th day before the State General elections, Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot return envelopes marked as "accepted" may be opened, duplicated as needed, initialed & deposited in ballot box (counted) - begins the 7th day before election. M.S. 203B.121, subds. 2(b)(6), 3(a) & 4; 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46; M.R. 8210.2450, subp. 6

203B.121, subds. 2(b)(6),

3(a) & 4; 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46;

8210.2450, subp. 6

Political Parties


Ballot



Political Parties: Last day for a candidate for county, state, judicial or federal office who wants write-in votes for their name counted on State General ballots must file a written request with the filing officer. Request must be accepted by 5:00 p.m. on the last day of filing written request. If ERS is being used, an e-mail about instructions for entry of names, forms printing, vote tally recording/reporting & the write-in abstract will be provided by OSS - no later than the 7th day before the general election. M.S. 204B.09, subd. 3

204B.09, subd. 3

Political Parties

After the Election


40


Affected Group

Activity Type



Political Parties: Period of time when counties or municipalities can choose to make available a ballot counter & ballot box for the use of State General elections "in person" Absentee Ballot voters (direct balloting). If alternate procedure is made available, Absentee Ballot voter must be given choice to use envelopes as per M.S. 203B.08, subd. 1 or place a voted ballot directly into a ballot counter. Absentee Ballot application & signature of a certification statement are still required. The "accepted" Absentee Ballot must be immediately recorded in SVRS. This alternative procedure is not available for mail ballots - during the 7 days before the election. M.S. 203B.081, subd. 3

203B.081, subd. 3

Political Parties

Absentee Ballot



Political Parties: If an Absentee Ballot or Mail Ballot returned ballot envelope is rejected within 5 days of the State General elections, the envelopes must remain sealed & the administrator must attempt to contact the voter by telephone or e-mail to notify them of the rejection. Attempts to contact must be documented. M.S. 203B.121, subd. 2(c)(3); 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46

203B.121, subd. 2(c)(3);

204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46

Political Parties


Ballot



Political Parties: County or municipal clerk's office must be open to accept Absentee Ballot applications & for casting of Absentee Ballots at least 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Saturday before State General elections. M.S. 203B.085


Absentee Ballot


41


Affected Group

Activity Type



Political Parties: Last day to apply for State General Absentee Ballots. Exceptions for some residents/patients in health care/residential facilities, hospitals & shelters (M.S. 203B.04, subd. 2 & 203B.11, subds. 3 & 4) and Mail Ballot & Mail Election eligible voters not registered at the time ballots were mailed (M.S. 204B.45, subd. 2 & 204B.46) - Absentee Ballot applications may be submitted at any time not less than 1 day before the day of that election. M.S. 203B.04, subds. 1 & 2; 203B.11, subds. 3 & 4; 204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46

203B.04; subds. 1 & 2;

203B.11, subds. 3 & 4;

204B.45, subd. 2; 204B.46

Political Parties

Absentee Ballot



Political Parties: State General Absentee Ballot voting offices open until 5:00 p.m. for acceptance of Absentee Ballot applications & casting of Absentee Ballots - until 5:00 p.m. on the day immediately preceding election. M.S. 203B.085


Absentee Ballot



Political Parties: Last day to do public accuracy test of State General voting equipment of tabulator and/or assistive voting devices - within 14 days of election. Publish notice at least 2 days before test. M.S. 206.83



42


Affected Group

Activity Type



STATE GENERAL ELECTION DAY: Political Parties: The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. NEW beginning 2018: State General Election date is now 1 of only 5 uniform special election dates in a calendar year. Minn. Const. Art. VII, Sec. 7; 103C.305, subds. 1 & 6; 123A.48, subd. 14; 123B.09, subd. 5b; 126C.17, subd. 9(a); 200.02, subd. 4(2); 204D.03, subd. 2; 204D.19, subd. 1; 204D.28, subd. 4(b); 205.10, subd. 3a; 205.07, subds. 1 & 3; 205.075, subd. 2; 205A.04, subd. 1; 205A.05, subd. 1a; 375.101, subd. 1; 410.10, subd. 1; 447.32, subds. 2 & 4

Minn. Const. Art. VII, Sec. 7;

103C.305, subds. 1 & 6; 123A.48,

subd. 14; 123B.09, subd.

5b; 126C.17, subd. 9(a);

200.02, subd. 4(2); 204D.03,

subd. 2; 204D.19, subd.

1; 204D.28, subd. 4(b);

205.10, subd. 3a; 205.07, subds. 1

& 3; 205.075, subd. 2;

205A.04, subd. 1; 205A.05,

subd. 1a; 375.101, subd. 1; 410.10, subd. 1; 447.32, subds. 2

& 4




STATE GENERAL DAY: Political Parties: Minimum voting hours for most precincts are 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Exception for a no later than 10:00 a.m. opening time for *some non-metro towns as per M.S. 204C.05, subd. 1a. M.S. 204C.05, subds. 1 & 1a

204C05, subds. 1 & 1a



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Affected Group

Activity Type

November 07, 2018 Wednesday

December 18, 2018 Tuesday

Political Parties: Counties post voter history from State General elections. Give history to late Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot (clerks notify auditor of received late Absentee Ballots & Mail Ballots). Roster history must be done - within 6 weeks after the election. M.S. 201.171


Voter Registration

November 07, 2018 Wednesday


Political Parties: Counties enter State General EDRs into SVRS within 42 days, unless the county notifies OSS before deadline. Upon receipt, the OSS must extend deadline by an additional 28 days. OSS must post data about county's compliance and deadline dates on OSS website - 42 days after the election. M.S. 201.121, subd. 1(a)

201.121, subd. 1(a)

Political Parties

Voter Registration



Political Parties: Time period for county, city or school district State General Date special primary canvass board to meet and certify results - either the 2nd or 3rd day after special primary. M.S. 204C.32, subd. 1; 205.065, subd. 5; 205A.03, subd. 4(a)(1)

204C.32, subd. 1; 205.065, subd. 5; 205A.03,

subd. 4(a)(1)

Political Parties

After the Election


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Affected Group

Activity Type



Political Parties: County canvass board meets to canvass state, judicial & federal offices State General election returns. Counties transmit a certified copy of state & federal results report, including registered write-in results, to OSS by messenger, express mail, or similar service immediately. Must select the precincts to be reviewed in state election postelection review by lot and immediately notify the OSS of chosen precincts. OSS provides state election postelection review information on website. A review does not have to take place for a precinct w/office that is subject of a recount - between the 3rd & 10th days following the general election. M.S. 204C.33, subds. 1 & 2; 206.89, subds. 2 & 2a

204C.33, subds. 1 & 2; 206.89, subd.

2 & 2a

Political Parties

After the Election



Political Parties: Time period for county, municipal or school district State General Date general or special election items canvass board to meet and certify results. Municipality or school district certifies official results to county - between 3rd & 10th day after election. M.S. 204C.33, subd. 1; 205.185, subd. 3; 205A.10, subd. 3

204C.33, subd. 1; 205.185, subd. 3; 205A.10, subd. 3

Political Parties

After the Election



Political Parties: County may designate municipal clerk as the "post election review official" - within 24 hours after the county canvass of State General ballot federal, state & judicial offices. M.S. 206.89, subd. 1

206.89, subd. 1

Political Parties

Post Election Review


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Affected Group

Activity Type



Veterans Day Holiday: No public business shall be transacted, except in cases of necessity. M.S. 645.44, subd. 5




Political Parties: Last day for all State General candidates/committees to file Campaign Financial Report Certification of Filing. A jurisdiction clerk who issues a certificate of election to a candidate who has not certified that all reports required have been filed is guilty of a misdemeanor – no later than 7 days after the general or special election. M.S. 211A.05, subd. 1

211A.05, subd. 1




Political Parties: County completes entry of a random sampling of 3% of State General election day registration applications & sends notice of registration to the sampling of applicants (PVCs) - within 10 days after an election. M.S. 201.121, subd. 3(a); M.R. 8200.2700

201.121, subd. 3(a); 8200.2700

Political Parties

Voter Registration



Political Parties: Last day for time period for any size & any number of noncommercial signs to be posted - until 10 days following State General in a state general election year. M.S. 211B.045

211B.045 Political Parties Filing


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Activity Type



Political Parties: State Elections postelection review time period. Date, time & place was set at the State Primary county canvass meeting. Precincts were selected by lot at the State General Election county canvass meeting - must not begin before the 11th day after the State General & must be complete no later than the 18th day after the state general. M.S. 206.89, subds. 1 & 2

206.89, subds. 1 & 2

Political Parties




Political Parties: If the first postelection review reveals a difference greater than one-half of one percent, or greater than 2 votes in a precinct where 400 or fewer voters cast ballots, an additional review in at least 3 precincts in same jurisdiction - within 2 days after first review but must be completed 2 days before State Canvass Board meeting. M.S. 206.89, subds. 3, 5(a) & 6

206.89, subds. 3, 5(a)

& 6

Political Parties




Political Parties: If the second postelection review reveals a difference greater than one-half of one percent, or greater than 2 votes in a precinct where 400 or fewer voters cast ballots, all remaining county precincts must be reviewed - within 1 week after second review but must be completed 2 days before State Canvass Board meeting. M.S. 206.89, subds. 3, 5(a) & 6

206.89, subds. 3, 5(a)

& 6

Political Parties



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Activity Type



Political Parties: District-Wide Post Election Review: If postelection reviews from 1 or more counties comprising in the aggregate more than 10 percent of the total number of persons voting in the election clearly indicate that an error in vote counting has occurred for an office, the OSS must notify all counties in district that manual recounts of that office of all ballots in district must take place - within 2 weeks of OSS notice but must be completed 2 days before State Canvass Board meeting. M.S. 206.89, subds. 3, 5(b) & 6

206.89, subds. 3, 5(b) & 6

Political Parties




Political Parties: If a city is primary possible & if the city has odd-year general elections, last day to pass an ordinance at a regular meeting to move general elections to even-year - at least 180 calendar days before the first day to file for candidacy in the next municipal election. M.S. 205.07, subd. 1

205.07, subd. 1




Thanksgiving Holiday: No public business shall be transacted, except in cases of necessity. M.S. 645.44, subd. 5




Day After Thanksgiving Holiday: Political subdivisions have the option of determining whether Friday after Thanksgiving day shall be a holiday. Where it is determined that day after Thanksgiving is not a holiday, public business may be conducted. M.S. 645.44, subd. 5



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Affected Group

Activity Type



Political Parties: State Canvass Board shall meet to canvass certified copies of counties' State General canvassing board reports. Sign & certify "correctness." Must declare results within 3 days after completing State General canvass - the 3rd Tuesday following the State General election. M.S. 204C.33, subd. 3

204C.33, subd. 3

Political Parties

State Canvass Board



Political Parties: At the State Canvass Board meeting, precincts that were subject to postelection audit are chosen by lot for OSS to monitor and evaluate election procedures - the 3rd Tuesday following the State General election. M.S. 206.895



December 06, 2018 Thursday

December 06, 2018 Thursday

Political Parties: Campaign Finance Report due - 30 days after the State General (not for special primary) (IF initial report filed & final report not filed). If a required subsequent report is not filed by its due date, the filing officer shall immediately notify the candidate/committee of the failure to file. If report is not filed within 10 days after the notification is mailed, the filing officer shall file a complaint with OAH as per M.S. 211B.32. M.S. 211A.02, subd. 1; 211A.05; 211B.32

211A.02, subd. 1; 211A.05; 211B.32



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Activity Type



Political Parties: Last day for counties to enter State General roster voting history (including "received too late" Absentee Ballot & Mail Ballot ballots) & EDRs into SVRS. EDR data entry can be extended if county notifies OSS before deadline. Upon receipt of extension request, the OSS must extend deadline by an additional 28 days. OSS must post data about county's compliance and deadline dates on OSS website for state general election cycle - within 42 days of election. M.S. 201.121, subd. 1(a); 201.171

201.121, subd. 1(a);

201.171

Political Parties

Voter Registration



Political Parties: Time period to send notice of Absentee Ballot rejection if the voter did not otherwise vote in the State General elections - 6-10 weeks after election. M.S. 203B.121, subd. 2(d)

203B.121, subd. 2(d)

Political Parties

Absentee Ballot



Christmas Day Holiday: No public business shall be transacted, except in cases of necessity. M.S. 645.44, subd. 5




Political Parties: Last day for cities/towns & counties (unorganized territory) to designate by ordinance or resolution a poll place for each election precinct for the following calendar year. To include designated mail ballot precincts' election day poll place - by December 31 of each year. M.S. 204B.16, subd. 1

204B.16, subd. 1




New Year's Day Holiday: No public business shall be transacted, except in cases of necessity. M.S. 645.44, subd. 5



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Activity Type



Political Parties: Candidate or committee Initial Campaign Financial Report due with 14 days of raising or spending more than $750 for a new candidate or ballot question campaign anytime within the calendar year. M.S. 211A.02 identified financial reports are required to be submitted until the Final Report is filed for that candidate or ballot question campaign. M.S. 211A.02, subd. 1(a)

211A.02, subd. 1(a)




Political Parties: Filing officers who receive financial reports as per M.S. 211A.02 must post them on their public websites (if one is maintained) within 30 days of receipt of report. Officer must provide link to that webpage to CFPDB. Does not apply to cities or towns with fewer than 400 registered voters as of January 1 of the year of the election. Reports are kept on website for 4 years. M.S. 211A.02, subd. 6

211A.02, subd. 6




Political Parties: Terms begin for state & county officers elected at the November 2018 general elections - first Monday in January of the odd-numbered year follow election. M.S. 204D.02, subd. 2

204D.02, subd. 2

Political Parties

After the Election



Political Parties: Terms begin for city, town and school district officers elected at the November 2018 general elections - first Monday in January following the election. M.S. 123B.09, subd. 1; 367.03, subd. 4; 412.02, subd. 2

123B.09, subd. 1;

367.03, subd. 4; 412.02,

subd. 2

Political Parties

After the Election


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Affected Group

Activity Type



Political Parties: OSS shall notify each major & minor political party of the conditions necessary for the party to participate in income tax form & property tax refund return programs - by the 1st Monday in January of each odd-numbered year. M.S. 10A.31, subd. 3a(c)

10A.31, subd. 3a(c)




Political Parties: Local Officials (holds elective office in cities of 50,000+ in metro area) and Public Officials (all county commissioners) as per 10A.01, subds. 22 & 35(27) elected at November 2018 general elections file statement of economic interest with CF&PD Board - within 60 days of taking office. M.S. 10A.01, subds. 22, 24 & 35(27); 10A.09, subd. 1(1); 473.121, subd. 2

10A.01, subds. 22, 24 & 35(27);

10A.09, subd. 1(1); 473.121,

subd. 2

Political Parties

After the Election



Political Parties: Tentative: Annual List Maintenance (ALM). After the close of the calendar year, the OSS shall determine if any registrants have not voted during the preceding four years. Those records will be changed to the status of "inactive." The OSS prepares a report to the county auditor containing the names of all registrants whose status was changed to "inactive." M.S. 201.171


Voter Registration



Legislature: OSS provides to the chair and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over elections a statistical report related to Absentee Ballot voting in the most recent State Elections Cycle - by January 15 of every odd-numbered year. M.S. 203B.28

203B.28 Legislature Absentee Ballot


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Affected Group

Activity Type



Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday: No public business shall be transacted, except in cases of necessity. M.S. 645.44, subd. 5




Political Parties: Local Officials (holds elective office in cities of 50,000+ in metro area) and Public Officials (all county commissioners) as per 10A.01, subds. 22 & 35(27) file an annual statement of economic interest with CF&PDB - by the last Monday in January of each year that the individual remains in office. M.S. 10A.01, subds. 22, 24 & 35(27); 10A.09, subd. 6; 473.121, subd. 2

10A.01, subds. 22, 24 & 35(27);

10A.09, subd. 6; 473.121,

subd. 2

Political Parties

After the Election

January 31, 2019 Thursday

January 31, 2019 Thursday

Political Parties: Annual Campaign Finance Reports due if a final report has not been submitted - by January 31 of each year. M.S. 211A.02, subd. 1

211A.02, subd. 1




Presidents' Day Holiday: No public business shall be transacted, except in cases of necessity. M.S. 645.44, subd. 5




Political Parties: Last day party chairs must jointly submit to OSS, the single date of agreed presidential nomination primary of next year. Must not be March Town election day. If nothing is submitted, it is held the first Tuesday in March of presidential election year. - No later than March 1 in a year prior to a presidential election year. M.S. 205.075, subd. 1; 207A.11(b)

205.075, subd. 1;

207A.11(b)

Political Parties

Presidential Nomination

Primary


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Activity Type



Political Parties: Last day for chairs of the two largest major political parties to jointly submit to OSS, the date for precinct caucuses in the next even-year. It must not be the presidential nomination primary date or the March Town election date - no later than March 1 of each odd- numbered year. M.S. 202A.14, subd. 1(b)(1); 205.075, subd. 1

202A.14, subd. 1(b)(1);

205.075, subd. 1

Political Parties

Precinct Caucus

Meetings

Documents

2018 Minnesota Political Parties Elections · PDF fileSpecial Elections Uniform Election Dates: There are now only 5 uniform election dates on which counties, cities, towns & school